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Foundations that fund health in Kentucky

158 private foundations based in Kentucky with a return in the last two years gave $9.8 million to health organizations in 327 grants. The median grant was $5,000, and 41 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to health

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is health.

  1. Adam R Scripps FoundationFt Mitchell, KY · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $1,610,000 to health
  2. Indigo FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,250,000 to health
  3. Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustPaducah, KY · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $1,242,000 to health
  4. The Yung Family FoundationCrestview Hills, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000,000 to health
  5. Frances N Alden Charitable TRLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $450,000 to health
  6. William Lawrence and Blanche Hughes Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $325,000 to health
  7. Roger and Camille Blume FDNLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $284,700 to health
  8. George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to health
  9. The R C Durr Foundation IncCovington, KY · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $244,655 to health
  10. The Fischer Family Foundation 2008Fort Mitchell, KY · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $207,200 to health
  11. Elhapa Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2025 7 grants Preselected only $180,000 to health
  12. Irvin F & Alice S Etscorn Charitable FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $150,000 to health
  13. The Gheens Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $145,000 to health
  14. Hearts PATH Charitable Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $135,000 to health
  15. James A and Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $126,039 to health
  16. Kindred Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $117,500 to health
  17. The William R Hoch Family Foundation IncBerea, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to health
  18. The Robert P and Mariana R Scripps Family Foundation IncFt Mitchell, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to health
  19. The Fred (ba) Batterton Fund TRLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $99,104 to health
  20. The Charles E and Mary Elizabeth Scripps Foundation IncFt Mitchell, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $90,000 to health
  21. Mildred H Dunning Memorial Fund Trust Central Bank and Trust CompanyLexington, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $78,879 to health
  22. Ee Murry Family FoundationLexington, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $67,000 to health
  23. Fred R & Opal S Woosley Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to health
  24. Joseph C Ferree Charitable TrustLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $58,650 to health
  25. Miramar Charitable FoundationFt Mitchell, KY · tax year 2024 11 grants Preselected only $54,950 to health
  26. William A Marquard Family Foundation IncCovington, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to health
  27. Cralle Foundation IncSimpsonville, KY · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to health
  28. Jacob C Koch Charitable TrustLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $50,000 to health
  29. Selah Foundation IncElizabethtown, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to health
  30. Mary Howell Charitable TRLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $47,312 to health
  31. Judge Family Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $45,200 to health
  32. Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005Ft Mitchell, KY · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $45,000 to health
  33. V V Cooke Foundation CorporationLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $45,000 to health
  34. The Mary Gaylord McClean Foundation (formerly Mary Gaylord Foundation)Simpsonville, KY · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $45,000 to health
  35. TW Myrtle Mae MitchellLexington, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $44,748 to health
  36. Republic Bank Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 13 grants Preselected only $40,926 to health
  37. Delta Dental of Kenucky Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $37,000 to health
  38. Violet World FoundationFt Mitchell, KY · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $33,000 to health
  39. The Harold Juanita David Dennis & Gary Koon Family Charitable FoundationBowling Green, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to health
  40. Patrick Calhoun Charitable TrustLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to health
  41. John Reed Charitable Residuary TRLexington, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $27,575 to health
  42. Marshall Family Foundation IncProspect, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $27,000 to health
  43. Chas and Ruth Seligman Family Foundation IncWalton, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to health
  44. Snowy Owl Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $22,000 to health
  45. Mahan Foundation IncLagrange, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $22,000 to health
  46. The Carl Family FoundationDanville, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $21,883 to health
  47. Donald A Hancock Perpetual Charitable TrustLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $21,176 to health
  48. Wood & Marie Hannah FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $20,500 to health
  49. Davis H Elliot Company Educational FoundationLexington, KY · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $20,500 to health
  50. William Bartram and Eloise Williams Sturgill Family Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $20,000 to health

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustPaducah, KY · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $1,242,000 to health
  2. The Yung Family FoundationCrestview Hills, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000,000 to health
  3. William Lawrence and Blanche Hughes Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $325,000 to health
  4. The R C Durr Foundation IncCovington, KY · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $244,655 to health
  5. Irvin F & Alice S Etscorn Charitable FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $150,000 to health
  6. The Gheens Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $145,000 to health
  7. Hearts PATH Charitable Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $135,000 to health
  8. James A and Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $126,039 to health
  9. The Fred (ba) Batterton Fund TRLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $99,104 to health
  10. Fred R & Opal S Woosley Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to health
  11. Cralle Foundation IncSimpsonville, KY · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to health
  12. Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005Ft Mitchell, KY · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $45,000 to health
  13. V V Cooke Foundation CorporationLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $45,000 to health
  14. Delta Dental of Kenucky Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $37,000 to health
  15. Chas and Ruth Seligman Family Foundation IncWalton, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to health
  16. Mahan Foundation IncLagrange, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $22,000 to health
  17. Wood & Marie Hannah FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $20,500 to health
  18. The Copia Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $17,000 to health
  19. C E and S Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to health
  20. Tom Musselman Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $12,500 to health
  21. Orphan Society of Lexington TrustLexington, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $11,770 to health
  22. Nicklies Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $10,500 to health
  23. Keeneland Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $10,000 to health
  24. LG&E and KU Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $9,725 to health
  25. Churchill Downs Incorporated FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $8,500 to health